Can I access my Windows XP desktop with both OS installed?

[rabar51]

I recently installed Linux Lite (dual boot).  I can access the Windows XP document folder but am wondering how to access the other original Windows desktop of the dual boot?  My printer won't work with Linux but am wondering if using the old XP (Windows) desktop I would be able to print as usual?

[torreydale]

If you successfully installed the dual boot, you should see a selection screen at startup.  When I was dual booting, my selection screen was royal blue in background color with beige or white lettering. 

If you don't select (using your arrow keys) Windows XP, it will continue the boot to Linux Lite by default.  And by default, the selection screen stays visible for less than 10 seconds.  It will then go into the Linux Lite boot.


As a side note, this may take a small learning curve, but if you're only using XP to print, you may find it more convenient in the long run to have Windows XP run under your Linux Lite installation inside of a virtual machine using VirtualBox.  To me, it's a better option than dual booting. 

If your computer is old enough to have XP on it, there is probably a sticker on it with the Windows XP license key.  And that key can be used to install your license for XP in a virtual machine.

This link is for installing Linux Lite in a virtual machine using VirtualBox, but it gives the gist of what I'm saying:  https://www.freecinema2022.gq/forums/tutor...irtualbox/

As I said, there's a learning curve with it, but we're here to help.

[rabar51]

thnx torreydale, works like a charm.  I am able to access the XP portion and my Dell Printer still works with that partition, issues are solved. 

[N4RPS]

Hello!

I had a similar problem with an old printer (HP LaserJet 3100) that won't work on anything newer than XP. HPLIP doesn't support it, and it won't work in a VM.

What I ended up doing was dedicating an old laptop that still has XP to use as a 'print server' of sorts, and installed TeamViewer and WPS Office on it for MS Office compatibility. I then use TeamViewer to access the laptop the printer connects to.

This will do until I use up all the toner cartridges I have for it. Of course, I may DIE before *THAT* happens, as they last for YEARS...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

[firenice03]

Kinda same same too... With an HP LJ 1000
Works only on 32 bit and up to Win 7 with some tweaking... I was able to get it work in LL (64bit), but again needed some tweaking. I was close to finally pulling the trigger on it but LL saved it for a little while longer...

Curious what kind of printer?

[N4RPS]

Hello!

Curious what kind of printer?

It's been so long since I posted an image, I had to figure out how to again!

The LJ 3100 is an MFP, with copy, print, fax, and scanning. It's designed with a similar paper path to the LJ 5L/6L, uses the same Canon printer engine (and toner cartridges), and has similar issues with wanting to run more than one piece of paper through at a time.

Sadly, HP departed from its usual way to interface with PCs with this model, so it's an 'orphan' printer. However, it's a true workhorse, and I'll keep it until it dies, or I die - whichever comes first...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

[firenice03]

Hello!

[quote author=firenice03 link=topic=2164.msg18141#msg18141 date=1445008203]
Curious what kind of printer?

It's been so long since I posted an image, I had to figure out how to again!

The LJ 3100 is an MFP, with copy, print, fax, and scanning. It's designed with a similar paper path to the LJ 5L/6L, uses the same Canon printer engine (and toner cartridges), and has similar issues with wanting to run more than one piece of paper through at a time.

Sadly, HP departed from its usual way to interface with PCs with this model, so it's an 'orphan' printer. However, it's a true workhorse, and I'll keep it until it dies, or I die - whichever comes first...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob
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Some how I missed this thread...
N4RPS that's an oldie alright - Windows gave up support of the HP LJ1000 with Win7 32-bit (no 64 bit available) of course with minimal caressing (driver) Linux Lite (64 bit as a matter) prints without a problem... And cause I'm that guy, I set up Google Print Cloud to be able to access from the other LL system, the Windoze 7 and all the Android devices...
Right when I was about to give in, LL saves the day... I'll run her till shes spitting out gears  ;D